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Refractory repairs

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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02 Jun 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority located at Porton Down, Salisbury, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Refractory repairs". This particular tender, categorized under construction work, involves conducting refractory repairs during a shutdown phase. The procurement, conducted without competition under a direct method due to its below-threshold value, has reached the award stage as of 2nd June 2026, with the contract active from 26th May 2026 to 5th June 2026. The procurement activity reflects central government initiatives to maintain infrastructure resilience and is governed by UK legal statute 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, particularly those adept at performing technically complex repairs like refractory work. S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K.) LIMITED, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium enterprises to benefit from central government procurement exercises. There is scope for businesses experienced in niche construction markets to engage with public sector projects, thus expanding their portfolio and establishing credibility in government-led initiatives. Such tender processes can foster growth in businesses equipped with the necessary skills and compliance to meet government standards.

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Notice Title

Refractory repairs

Notice Description

Refractory repairs during shutdown

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,365 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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